# Reliable/Safe Vehicle for Family in Snow

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/reliable-safe-vehicle-for-family-in-snow/69313>\
**Category:** General Discussion\
**Created:** [November 8, 2011, 3:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reliable-safe-vehicle-for-family-in-snow/69313 "2011-11-08T03:45:28Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 6\
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**Author:** ![carquestions7](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/58956e/32.png) [@carquestions7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carquestions7)\
**Post date:** [November 8, 2011, 3:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reliable-safe-vehicle-for-family-in-snow/69313/1 "2011-11-08T03:45:28Z")

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Any recommendations for a vehicle that could fit 7 passengers that is safe and reliable especially in snowy conditions??

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**Author:** ![dagosa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/dagosa/32/9837_2.png) [@dagosa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dagosa)\
**Post date:** [November 8, 2011, 3:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reliable-safe-vehicle-for-family-in-snow/69313/2 "2011-11-08T03:49:28Z")

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Highlander, Pilot, Chevy Traverse, Ford Flex etc. There are a bunch out there that offer the near seating accommodations of a van with added clearance, awd and car like ride and handling. Snowy conditions is not specific enough. Light occasional snow, winter tires and traction control are enough. Heavier snow and hills, then awd and winter tires are better. Generally, it seems to be a fairly reliable class of vehicles.

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**Author:** ![Goldwing](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e68b1a/32.png) [@Goldwing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Goldwing)\
**Post date:** [November 8, 2011, 3:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reliable-safe-vehicle-for-family-in-snow/69313/3 "2011-11-08T03:51:46Z")

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Safe and reliable has more to do with the driver than the vehicle. Real winter/snow tires also make a big difference. Honda Pilot or Odyssey.

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**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\
**Post date:** [November 8, 2011, 3:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reliable-safe-vehicle-for-family-in-snow/69313/4 "2011-11-08T03:54:35Z")

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How big are the 7? If all adults, test out the 3rd row seats before you buy, many are pretty tight.

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**Author:** ![MikeInNH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a587f6/32.png) [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\
**Post date:** [November 8, 2011, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reliable-safe-vehicle-for-family-in-snow/69313/5 "2011-11-08T15:37:09Z")

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Too vague. Is this for just one trip through Buffalo…or is this for living in a snowy area…If so…where…because the answer will help us determine what type of vehicle you may need.

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**Author:** ![ken\_green](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/ken_green/32/816_2.png) [@ken\_green](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ken_green)\
**Post date:** [November 8, 2011, 5:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reliable-safe-vehicle-for-family-in-snow/69313/6 "2011-11-08T17:36:06Z")

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First find you …

A reliable/safe DRIVER for family in snow.

Second…  
Tires !